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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.97, 1,810.69 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.97, 1,810.69 and 385.18 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.97 : 1,810.69 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.97/1,810.69 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.97x = 1,810.69 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.97x = 697,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,436.08/1,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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